Auburn to construct world-class engineering lab, expand nation’s largest student-run makerspace

2/13/26 12:50 PM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will begin construction this spring on a world-class laboratory designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity and industry-relevant research in advanced manufacturing that will also expand the Design and Innovation Center, commonly known as the makerspace.

Outside the box, inside the bottle: Biosystems engineering class features unconventional filtration project

2/6/26 11:00 AM

“Found” materials — these are what the students in BSEN 2210 Engineering Methods for Biological Systems use to create water filters as part of their coursework.

Auburn Engineering jumps two spots to No. 18 in latest U.S. News online graduate program rankings

1/27/26 7:20 AM

The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Biosystems engineering junior named Frank Vandergrift Co-op Student of the Year

12/9/25 8:00 AM

Biosystems engineering junior Marrin Morris is named Auburn Engineering’s Frank Vandegrift Co-op Student of the Year for her work in water and wastewater engineering.

Auburn’s Grand Engineering Challenges combines fun and learning for K-6th grade students

10/15/25 3:00 PM

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering hosted more than 220 K-6th grade students Tuesday, Oct. 14, as part of its Grand Engineering Challenges event.

#GINNing Podcast: In the Weeds

8/8/25 4:00 PM

Just when you think weed research has gone to pot, along comes Hailey Rhodes, a 2025 Auburn biosystems engineering graduate and brand new research engineer for the Auburn University Rural Partnership Institute.

Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s namesake and family commit $30 million to scholarships

7/30/25 4:30 PM

The namesake of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation has committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, marking the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history.

#GINNing Podcast: Precision Decision

7/25/25 11:00 AM

Kate Shaw is trusting the process — the bioprocess. The Auburn senior took that Pathway to the Plains to pursue an ever-versatile bioprocess engineering degree. And that one decision has led to a lot precision. 

Auburn Biosystems again looms large at annual ASABE International Meeting

7/21/25 2:00 PM

Auburn never fails to show up at the intersection of agriculture and engineering — nor show out.

New BATM major combines agriculture, technology to create workforce of future

7/15/25 8:15 AM

The new major in biological and agricultural technology management aims to produce graduates who use technology to solve problems.

College launches novel internet tool designed to foster research collaboration across multiple disciplines

7/3/25 8:15 AM

AUSME is a searchable, artificial intelligence-powered tool that transforms how researchers discover one another, form collaborations and pursue complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.

Biosystems graduate research assistant earns prestigious FFAR fellowship

6/11/25 2:45 PM

Vivian Usha's research into the slow release of phosphorus just got an instant boost.

BSEN, CEE programs recognized for excellence in student learning assessment

5/8/25 11:00 AM

The Department of Biosystems Engineering and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering were among only three academic programs honored with Auburn University's annual Provost’s Excellence in Assessment Award for their outstanding commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in student learning assessment.

Three seniors in biosystems engineering win first place at Capstone Showcase

4/15/25 2:15 PM

Nearly 300 students exhibited senior design projects before dozens of employers on April 3.

Chemical engineering student wins Graduate Engineering Research Showcase with study on hydraulic redistribution

4/8/25 10:25 AM

More than 150 students participated in the 12th Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, held April 3 in the Brown-Kopel Center.

Auburn Engineering graduate programs earn high marks in recent U.S. News and World Report rankings

4/8/25 7:46 AM

U.S. News and World Report, which ranks graduate programs nationally each spring, designated Auburn Engineering No. 33 among public institutions when its annual list was released Tuesday, April 8.

Auburn biosystems engineering team named finalist in NASA agricultural competition

3/28/25 2:00 PM

There’s a buzz in the air around Corley Hall these days — literally. 

#GINNing Podcast: Raising the Bars

2/27/25 4:30 PM

Be it on the bars, in the classroom or on the best podcast in higher education, Emma Grace Boyd is on her way to a Tide-tamin', big-brainin' total score you can't ignore.

New Engineering Global Programs opportunity takes students to New Zealand

2/17/25 9:00 AM

A new study abroad program through Engineering Global Programs will take Auburn Engineering students to the South Pacific, immersing them in the environmental landscapes of New Zealand.

RoboCrop: AI innovation wins big for biosystems engineering students at international farming robotics competition

2/13/25 3:30 PM

Farming is work — hard work. Just not as hard as it used to be. Thanks to Florabot, an AI-driven robot developed by researchers in the Smart Systems Lab within the Department of Biosystems Engineering, farmers may soon be able to assess entire rows of azaleas, hydrangeas, petunias and many other ornamental plants in the time it takes you to read this article — and with the touch of a button.

Auburn Engineering students solving water issues domestically and abroad

2/6/25 7:55 AM

Auburn's Engineering Without Borders chapter helping residents in rural Tennessee, Guatemala and Bolivia.

Pettus named executive director of Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville

1/28/25 3:30 PM

Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development has hired Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville, effective February 1.

Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings, online computer science program moves up 10 spots

1/21/25 7:30 AM

The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Biosystems to offer new major in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management

12/14/18 12:08 AM

The Biosystems Department in the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will soon offer a new major in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management (BATM or “BATMAN”).

Auburn selected for NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program

11/20/18 12:45 PM

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has been approved as a participating institution of the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program.

Winners from 2018 Graduate Engineering Research Showcase announced

10/25/18 8:12 AM

Seventeen Auburn Engineering graduate students were honored for their research endeavors at the Graduate Engineering Research Showcase.

Auburn leads $2 million DOE project to maximize fuel economy

10/17/18 3:35 PM

The $2 million project will create a bio-based fuel additive that can be blended with diesel to reduce soot and greenhouse gas emissions and yield cleaner engine operation.

Fourteen Auburn Engineering student-athletes receive first-year SEC Academic honors

7/12/18 9:12 AM

Fourteen Auburn Engineering student-athletes were named to the 2017-18 First Year SEC Academic Honor Roll list, the conference office announced Wednesday.

Matthew Preisser selected as Auburn's outstanding biosystems engineering student

5/16/18 4:00 PM

Matthew Preisser, ’18 biosystems engineering, plans to blend his background in the field with public affairs to address environmental and societal issues in the future. 

Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducts new class during spring meeting

4/9/18 12:04 AM

The Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducted seven new members to the group during its annual spring meeting April 6-7 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Auburn Engineering awards outstanding students, faculty and alumni at spring ceremony

4/9/18 12:02 AM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering held its annual Spring Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 6, in the Shelby Center Lowe Grand Foyer. The college handed out 35 student awards, 20 faculty awards and 10 alumni awards, in addition to honoring 48 faculty members who hold named professorships and chairs.

President Leath announces plan to hire 500 tenure-track faculty

3/29/18 12:00 PM

Auburn University President Steven Leath has announced plans to hire 500 tenure-track faculty by 2022 targeting a broad range of research and scholarly disciplines at the leading land-grant university.

Auburn 100+ Women Strong is engineering careers for students

3/9/18 8:00 AM

Since its inception in 2014, Auburn Engineering's 100+ Women Strong program has been a driving force for the college's efforts to recruit, retain and reward women in engineering.

Biosystems, Materials Engineering faculty honored with university's highest award

3/1/18 12:00 AM

Auburn University recognized faculty members with the university's highest honors at the Faculty Awards ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 28, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The awards honor some of the institution’s most innovative teachers, researchers and scholars for their unique and distinguished contributions to the university’s mission.

Auburn University expands research engagement with state, regional and national partners

12/1/17 10:00 AM

Auburn University President Steven Leath has launched a new research and development program to drive collaboration with leading businesses, industries and government agencies.

Winners from 2017 Graduate Engineering Research Showcase announced

11/10/17 2:00 PM

Auburn Engineering graduate students from across the college highlighted their research endeavors at the 2017 Graduate Engineering Research Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Provost announces promotion of 6 engineering faculty members

7/6/17 2:00 PM

Auburn University Provost Timothy Boosinger has announced the names of faculty who have been awarded promotion, tenure or both at Auburn University for 2017.

Nine students, alumni receive NSF graduate fellowship

5/3/17 9:00 AM

Nine Auburn Engineering students and alumni have been honored with the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Rachel Helm named biosystems Outstanding Student

3/24/17 7:00 AM

When I was only three, my father accepted a job in Indonesia, and my family was uprooted from my hometown of New Orleans. In Indonesia, my family and I literally lived in the middle of a rainforest. I spent my days capturing insects to watch them grow, planting pineapples and bananas, and splitting rocks to examine their intricate insides. Life was an adventure, and it was in Indonesia that I fell in love with the beauty, complexity, and importance of the environment. As a result, my decision to major in biosystems engineering was inevitable: it fed my passion for engineering and the environment. I knew that a degree in Biosystems Engineering would provide the tools to make a positive impact on the world around me. Through my time at Auburn, I have truly poured myself into the university and my curriculum. Whether as the Vice President of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, a Cupola Engineering Ambassador, or even on jobsites committee for the Big Event, I have thoroughly enjoyed serving my department and my university. As a result, I am honored and thrilled to be selected as the Outstanding Engineering Student for Biosystems Engineering. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in Water Resources Engineering and attain my Professional Engineering license. Additionally, I hope to continue to promote the STEM fields to young women. I am so incredibly thankful for the endless support of my professors, mentors, family, and friends.

Young alumni set to host departmental panels

3/23/17 7:00 AM

Next week, our young alumni will be on campus to host department panel sessions for all current engineering students. This is a great opportunity for students to connect with young alumni working in the industry and learn how to make the transition from graduation to the professional world smoother and easier. Please join us!

Finish in 5 competition showcasing graduate student research

3/21/17 1:00 PM

The Council of Engineering Graduate Students will hold its first Finish in 5 competition Wednesday, March 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in room 2222/2223 of the Student Center.

Fasina tapped to head Department of Biosystems Engineering

3/20/17 8:00 AM

Oladiran Fasina has been selected to lead Auburn University's Department of Biosystems Engineering, Paul Patterson, dean of the College of Agriculture, announced Thursday. He will officially step into the role April 16. Fasina is currently a professor in the department and served in 2016 as the College of Agriculture's interim associate dean for research and interim assistant director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station.

Love is in the air

2/13/17 7:00 AM

how couples met and married through Auburn Engineering

Three Auburn engineers selected for Master’s Thesis Awards

2/10/17 1:00 PM

Three Auburn Engineering alumni have been recognized with Master’s Thesis Awards from the Graduate School.

Auburn Engineering's Graduate Online Program ranks in top 20

1/23/17 7:00 AM

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's online master's degree programs ranked 20th among those programs, up from 27th last year.

Auburn Engineering students competing in Three Minute Thesis competition Nov. 18

11/17/16 8:00 AM

Three Auburn Engineering graduate students have been selected as finalists in Auburn University’s Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT, competition.

Dictson named senior director of engineering development

11/15/16 7:00 AM

Derek Dictson has been named senior director of development in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Christopher B. Roberts, dean of engineering. Dictson, who previously served as senior director of development at Texas A&M University, will begin his role Dec. 1.

Apply now: engineering and business study abroad in Italy

11/8/16 4:00 PM

Auburn Engineering students can now apply for the summer 2017 International Engineering and Business Study Abroad program in Rome.

Auburn engineers nominated for national prestigious scholarships

11/3/16 1:00 PM

Auburn Engineering students Josh Passantino and James Smith have been selected as two of Auburn University’s nominees for the prestigious Rhodes and Marshall scholarships, two of the nation's top postgraduate awards.

Winners from Graduate Engineering Research Showcase announced

10/21/16 3:00 PM

Graduate students from across the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering presented their research at the 2016 Graduate Engineering Research Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 20.